2008 Toyota RAV4 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

51Air Bags complaints

8.9%Of all 575 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE137 · 23.8%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL92 · 16%

SUSPENSION79 · 13.7%

STEERING69 · 12%

AIR BAGS51 · 8.9%

Share of the 575 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Toyota RAV4 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V245000 (AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW). AN…”NHTSA complaint 10429497 — filed 10/11/2011

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10421025 — filed 08/22/2011

“AIR BAG ECU ON 2008 RAV4 NEEDS REPLACING . STARTING AT 52000 MILES DASHBOARD AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD RANDOMLY COME ON. RECENTLY IT WOULD STAY…”NHTSA complaint 10360952 — filed 10/17/2010

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Toyota RAV4 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Toyota RAV4: 51 of 575 complaints on file (8.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Toyota RAV4 have in total?

575 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 42 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, 32 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.